This bill amends the Arkansas Solid Waste Management Act to establish stricter regulations regarding the disposal of poultry processing plant waste in agricultural or pastoral applications. Specifically, it introduces a provision that mandates the revocation of a permit for any individual or entity that violates the relevant rules, permits, or plans three times within a 45-day period. The bill also outlines the process for regaining a revoked permit, which includes holding a public hearing to allow community members within a five-mile radius of the disposal site to voice their concerns.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that each day of a continuing violation may be treated as a separate violation for the purpose of assessing civil penalties. It ensures that no civil penalty can be imposed without providing the accused party an opportunity for a hearing, and it stipulates that all hearings and appeals must follow established procedures. Furthermore, the bill allows for the recovery of costs and damages incurred by the division or other state agencies in enforcing the provisions of this subchapter.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1762 Original - 3-12-2025 02:51 PM: 8-6-204(c)
Old version HB1762 V2 - 4-3-2025 11:01 AM: 8-6-204(c), 8-4-203(c), 8-4-204, 04-03-2025, 8-4-205(b)
HB 1762: 8-6-204(c)